Destruction of Scenic Rocks Sparks Road-Building Debate
Local readers lament the loss of Bridal Veil Falls and Dew Gate on the Blue Ridge as roads expand. The piece argues Colorado style preservation shows why scenery should be protected, warning that aggressive road building could erase regional charms and attract rail lines elsewhere.
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Lenoir-Brewing
R¢ Boone
Onders
Colorado
Trans-Co
Rockies
Indianapolis Speedway
Blue Ridge
Editors Meet at Mayview Manor North Carolina Press Association
The North Carolina Press Association held its annual convention at Mayview Manor on the Alexander estate last Friday. Attendees praised mountain air and scenery while discussing varied topics and hearing several fine addresses. The Masonic picnic in Boone is set for Saturday, August 11.
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North Carolina Press Association
Mayview Manor
Alexander Estate
Watauga
Boone
Watauga County Bank Opens New Boone Home
In Boone a house warming marks the formal opening of the Watauga County Bank in a new brick marble and steel building. The Democrat notes the bank’s long history from its 20 year ago founding to today's flourishing institution and the town’s growth as a result.
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Boone
Satur
Watauga County Bank
The
Democrat
Littl
Cement train length shows scale of state highway needs
The Charlotte Observer notes that cement and aggregates drive state road work. A carload averages 173 barrels or 62 bags, implying 1 557 car train to move cement from mill to site. About 124 miles of road are under contract needing cement in bases, culverts, structures, and bridges.
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Ucn
Tnee
Charlotte Observer
North Carolina Stop At Rail Crossing Law Adopted
The North Carolina General Assembly passed an act effective July 1 1928 requiring drivers to stop within 50 feet of every grade crossing. The law aims to reduce fatalities from railway crossing accidents. Violations are a misdemeanor with fines or imprisonment.
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General Assembly of
North Carolina
Virginia
United States
N. C
Revered Kitchin Remembered in Moving School Ceremony
The service honored Representative Claude Kitchin with reflections on his youth, faith, and public service. Speaker Dr. TaVnn portrayed him as a devout Democrat and a steadfast advocate for equal rights, while recalling his warm humor and gentle conduct.
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Repreide Kitchin
R. TaVnn
God
Tennyson
Elaine
Elaine the Fair
Lily Maid
Julia Ward Howe
Claude iKthin
House of Representatives
Washington
Kate
Calvary
Prohibition Here to Stay and Nationwide Law Enforcement Drive
A Pennsylvania plan pledges 250000 for state law enforcement funded by a July 1 collection drive amid calls for temperance and unity. A New York national committee forms as women push for statewide prohibition measures, while editors argue liquor repeal remains unlikely to return.
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Govhot
Pennsylvania
Valley Forge
Gettysburg
Empire State
Christian Science Monitor
Gaston County yarn feat inspires boosters at Blowing Rock
Gaston County booster editor Atkins of the Gastonia Gazette delivered a playful speech at the Press Association in Blowing Rock. He imagined endless yarn from Gaston County to illustrate vast production and economic reach, stretching from New York to San Francisco and abroad.
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Gastonia Gazette
Gaston
Press Association
Blowing Rock
Gaston County
Easton County
Venus
Mercury
Earth
Maes
Saturn
Virginus
Neptune
New York
San Francisco
Aston County
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China
India
France
Italy
Greece
Germany
Balkans
Poland
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United States
America
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Bition
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W.A. Thomas
Watauga Fui, & Lumber Co
Iergdts
Reins Bros
Lenoir, N. C
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